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verb • prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off • turn away or aside | ||||||||
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noun • the quality of a substance that is able to rebound • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) verb • spring back; spring away from an impact • hit something so that it bounces • move up and down repeatedly • come back after being refused • leap suddenly • refuse to accept and send back • eject from the premises | ||||||||
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noun • a quick look verb • throw a glance at; take a brief look at • hit at an angle | ||||||||
Deflect Crossword Clue
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AVERT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
AVERT
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times13 May 2019 | Down 52 | |
| New York Times29 Oct 2013 | Down 12 | |
| New York Times13 Mar 2003 | Down 47 | |
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